Dear CA Air Resources Board,
If we
don’t reach 100% zero-emission vehicle sales until 2035, it
will be too late for California to meet its goal of carbon
neutrality by 2045, since many new vehicles last 20 years or
longer. Moving that target to 2030 will give our state a better
chance of meeting its climate goals and remaining a global leader
on clean cars.
Time is running out! What a disgusting
shame to jeopardize our beautiful earth, the result of eons of
evolution, for the sake of greed and unwillingness to see the big
picture.
California must lead the way with strong policy
solutions to end tailpipe pollution and build an environmentally
just transportation system. New clean car standards must ensure
equitable access to electric vehicles.
We urge you to
adopt strong clean car rules that require:
• 100%
zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.
• 7% annual
pollution cuts from gas-powered cars in the meantime.
•
Mandatory equity commitments to ensure that communities most
affected by pollution benefit from electric vehicles first and
foremost.
This transition is a tremendous opportunity to
create family-supporting, high-road jobs for Californians. We urge
you to seize this moment and adopt nation-leading clean car
standards that slash climate pollution, ensure equity, and promote
good jobs.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Linda
Hayward
Sacramento, CA 95818
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